Kentucky Lake & Lake Barkley Fishing Reports
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Whether you are heading out for a brisk February afternoon of fishing for crappie and black bass or enjoying a late-summer evening of bluegill fishing, our Kentucky Lake fishing reports give you what you need to know.
Find out what's biting and even a few tips and tricks from fishing guides who have grown up fishing the waters of Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley.
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Nasty Weather Keeps Anglers at Bay
Steve McCadams
For January 22, 2026
Everyone outdoors (and indoors too) has been talking about the weather. Frigid temps, ice, sleet, snow and downright cold conditions have kept Kentucky Lake anglers at bay. Maybe one day out of the week, when winds temporarily diminished and temps slipped up to the upper 40’s, a few fishermen have ventured out. However, most everyone knows it has been nasty out there and not worth going out on the lake in this crazy weather. Hardly ... Continue Reading...
Fall Fishing Adventures on Kentucky Lake
Doug Wynn
For November 5, 2025
Hey Y'all from the Excel 230 Elite. Fall has fallen for sure. The water temps in the 50s we have been hoping for are a reality. The crappie bite has been slow to take advantage of the seasonal conditions. I had the pleasure of guiding Laura and Jim from Mississippi on Tuesday. As much as I love crappie fishing MS lakes and as many times I've been down there, I think this may be the first time I've hosted a MS couple. They were on a ... Continue Reading...
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